Complete Tour and Places guide for Ladakh

LEH LADAKH TOURISM

The Land of High Passes, Ladakh, the newly created Union Territory in India (previously a part of Jammu & Kashmir), boasts a landscape that can leave you with your jaws dropped. It is a place where the landscape changes dramatically; it is truly astonishing to see the mountains, snow, cold desert, alpine meadows and lakes at a short distance from each other. Tourism in Ladakh is an absolute delight for nature lovers as well as adventurers.

Adorned with the lofty barren mountains, Ladakh is home to some of the highest motorable passes like Khardung La (5359 m), Marsimik La (5582 m), and Chang La (5360 m), and alpine lakes like Pangong Tso (4350 m) and Tso Moriri (4522 m). Ladakh is further divided into three regions - Leh, Nubra, and Zanskar, and each region has several places to see.

Ladakh is majorly popular amongst the adventurers who feel welcomed by the number of adrenaline rushing activities offered here. The union territory is amongst the top trekking destinations in India with amazing and unmatched treks like the popular Frozen River Trek/Chadar Trek. Ladakh also has opportunities for mountaineering, motor biking, mountain biking, white water rafting and more.

Adding to its exceptional beauty are the ancient Buddhist monasteries that are mostly nestled in the mountains and are thousands of years old. These monasteries make for the Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in Ladakh and also act as important cultural centres where major religious festivals take place.

In our Ladakh Travel Guide, we add all the information you need to know before planning a trip. Our authentic Ladakh travel guide includes information on the top places to visit, must visit tourist attractions, best things to do and top places to stay in Ladakh.

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Best Time to Visit Ladakh

Summer Season In Ladakh

 The summer season is between April and June in Ladakh, when the temperature ranges between 5°C and 25°C. The month of May marks the beginning of tourist season in Ladakh

Monsoon Season In Ladakh

 Since Ladakh falls in a high-altitude region, it receives no to very little rain between July and September. This is the best time to visit Ladakh

Winter Season In Ladakh

 Winter season is from October to February in Ladakh. The entire region receives heavy snowfall which sometimes leads to the blocking of roads. Nonetheless, Ladakh is accessible during winter via flights.

Best Things to Do in Ladakh

 Ladakh is an adventurer’s paradise. It is home to some incredible trails that are perfect for trekking and hiking; lofty mountains for mountaineering; furious rivers for river rafting; and amazing roads and dirt paths for that adrenaline rushing mountain and motor biking adventure.

 This Himalayan destination is also rich in the number of Buddhist monasteries that are also the cultural centres which make them the perfect places for performing pilgrimage and enjoying cultural tours.

Tourist Attractions

 The Ladakh Festival organized on a large scale is now a regular tourist event on the tourist calendar. There are several schemes to promote tourism to the Ladakh region. These include opening up of inner line areas such as the beautiful Pangong Tso lake on the Indo-China border, Baima, whose villagers trace their descent to the early Aryan settlers and Nubra Valley which is situated near the strategic Siachen glacier on the Indo-Pak border. Along with the Ladakh festival, adventure tourism will figure prominently in the tourism package. A white water river rafting expedition along the 26-kilometre stretch from Fhey to Nimo along the mighty Indus River is a thrilling experience. It the highest point where river rafting is possible in the world. The high altitude and mountains make it an ideal spot for paragliding, mountaineering, trekking and even skiing. The Ladakhis are keen sportsmen and archery contests are frequently arranged at the village level, which draws all aspiring marksmen. Another popular game, polo, is played with great gusto reminiscent of the Mongol horsemen. The no holds-barred, robust game is far removed from the watered down version seen in today's polo circuits.

Shopping

 With stunning views and adorning the ethereal surroundings, Ladakh is one of the most beautiful places in India. A conglomeration of small villages and monasteries, Ladakh deeply enthralls visitors. No doubt everyone who visit this place wants to take a piece of this “heaven on Earth” with them. Whether it is curios and souvenirs or Kashmiri Pashmina shawls, stoles or rugs, there are plenty of things one can shop for in Ladakh.

 Some of the most popular items with tourists are carpets, dry fruits and various small Tibetan souvenirs. Besides shawls and rugs, one can purchase diverse handicraft items such as prayer wheels, Buddhist masks and Thangka paintings. Moreover, Tibetan silver jewelry and Ladakhi jewelry with turquoise also fairly attract travelers.

 Most of the tourists who visit Ladakh want to take away locally made items and hence wool garments especially handmade woolen socks, gloves, caps and sweaters are tourists’ favorite. The carpets are thick, dyed with natural dyes, beautifully designed and are long lasting. Apricots are another favorite items for travelers and they grow abundantly in Ladakh and are of really good quality.

 There are a number of markets in Ladakh. Some are open markets, some are government run emporiums and some like Women’s Alliance in Changspa are run only by women. The prices are subject to bargain and how much one is able to bring down prices depends upon the bargaining skill of the buyer.

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